- 前辅文
- Russia
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
- Geography of the Soul
- Climate
- Russian Waters
- The Russian Federation
- Government and Politics
- A Brief History
- The Twentieth Century
- Russian Society Today
- Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
- Attitudes Toward Authority
- Social Justice
- Attitudes Toward the Individual
- Nashe—Ne Moje (Ours Does Not Mean Mine)
- National Pride
- Responding to Change
- The Family Unit
- Attitudes Toward Women
- Spirituality
- Optimistic Fatalism
- Superstitions
- Emotions—Measuring the Immeasurable
- I Pity Him, So I Love Him
- Portrait of a Russian
- Resilience
- Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
- National Holidays and Festivals
- “Working” Holidays and Festivals
- “Professional” Holidays
- Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
- Distance and Volume
- Topics of Conversation
- Humor
- Generosity of Spirit
- Vodka
- Parties
- Invitations Home
- Don’t Write About It!
- Chapter 05 THE RUSSIANS AT HOME
- Family Life
- Everyday Life
- Homes and Housing
- Sports
- Education
- Health Care
- Military Conscription
- Chapter 06 TIME OUT
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Art
- Theater
- Music
- The Circus
- Sunday Guests
- The Great Outdoors
- Sports
- The Banya
- Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SECURITY
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Destinations
- Public Transportation
- Driving
- Accommodation
- Health
- Safety Tips
- Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
- The Business Environment
- Beaurocracy
- The Legal System
- Business Culture
- Management Culture
- Women in Business
- Meetings
- Promises
- Business Gifts
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
- Up Close and Personal
- Formal and Informal Address
- Language
- Services
- The MediaLS
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Exercises